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2022 : 1.140.060 tonnes of cargo (-19%)
https://www.aviation24.be/airports/lieg ... r-numbers/
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Challenge Airlines begins flights from Liege to Istanbul on 25 January 2023 with B747F.
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Air traffic at Liege Airport severely disrupted by snowfall and icing.

https://www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/3 ... y-snowfall


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B737229 wrote: 25 Jan 2023, 18:32 Air Canada Cargo starting twice weekly flights to LGG

https://www.hln.be/binnenland/vanaf-feb ... ~a6d6d549/

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/air- ... ege-basel/
Via, or to LGG, bcs of older airplanes which have to pay more at BRU.

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The provincial Walloon Government has decided to limit the number of aircraft movements at Liège Airport (LGG) to 55,000 per year. In the initial permit, the politicians intended to cap operations more radically, allowing only 50,000 annually to reduce the noise and greenhouse gas emissions caused by air traffic. In a first statement, airport spokesman, Christian Delcourt, reacted cautiously positive to the government’s decision.

https://www.cargoforwarder.eu/2023/01/2 ... e-airport/

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The following story is disgraceful, and sickening. A rescue attempt should have been carried out. :evil:

https://www.aviation24.be/airports/lieg ... t-belgium/

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luchtzak wrote: 30 Jan 2023, 10:58 The following story is disgraceful, and sickening. A rescue attempt should have been carried out. :evil:

https://www.aviation24.be/airports/lieg ... t-belgium/
Indeed. Scandalous. I would never leave my AC if I knew live animals were on board in such circumstances.
For the record, some pilots have also been stuck for hours & hours in their plane.

This is a really sad show for LGG, this should not happen for 5cm of snow.

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First, it was believed that the deceased animals were sloth bears, now it turns out that a wrong translation caused the error. The dead animals are sloths.

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luchtzak wrote: 30 Jan 2023, 16:41 First, it was believed that the deceased animals were sloth bears, now it turns out that a wrong translation caused the error. The dead animals are sloths.
The WWF thinks that there are only 1.500 sloths left worldwide.

https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/sloth
They qualify as "Least Concern" on the IUCN Red List, but that is because there are no exact numbers.
https://slothconservation.org/least-con ... -red-list/

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ROM Cargo Airlines (Romania) flew for the first time to the US on 08 February 2023, on a cargo flight from Liege to Houston with B747-400BCF.
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Belgium: EPPO dismantles customs fraud ring operating at Liège Airport – €303 million in estimated damages

https://www.eppo.europa.eu/en/news/belg ... -estimated

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Liège will be linked to Kigali by Qatar Airways Cargo.

Under the partnership between RwandAir and Qatar Airways, a Qatar Airways Boeing 777 will fly twice a week from Doha to Kigali with a scheduled onward service to Entebbe, Nairobi and Liège then back to Doha via either Oslo/Lyon.

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/rwan ... frica-hub/
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ASL airlines signed MOU on May 19th to start direct flights from Belgium to El Salvador. The press release mentions cargo and passenger traffic. I assume it will only concern cargo flights as the permit is granted ASL airlines Belgium. Therefore I also assume flights will be conducted from LGG.

Communicaction and source: Euracen (chamber of commerce Europe - Central America)

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This agreement came about thanks to the exclusive efforts of Mr. Erwin De Weerdt, President of Euracen, the Chamber of Commerce Europe-Central America. Working closely with the Embassy of El Salvador in Brussels, he was able to convince Director Todd Hildreth and ASL Airlines of the historical importance of launching direct flights (cargo and passengers) between Belgium and El Salvador in Central America.

During an extensive study tour on site last week, Todd Hildreth was able to see for himself the potential, commercial opportunities and leadership that El Salvador has to offer in terms of aviation. A field in which the country is extremely well positioned.

The deal was made official last Friday when it appeared that ASL Airlines Belgium was indeed willing to establish itself in El Salvador and open new air routes that will connect El Salvador directly with Belgium and the rest of the world.

This deal will not only increase tourism to El Salvador but undoubtedly boost mutual trade relations. In addition, the introduction of direct passenger flights would also greatly expand the in-flight opportunities for the diaspora in several countries of Europe, home to the second largest community of Salvadorian nationals.

"I want to thank ASL Airlines Belgium for the confidence and firm decision to conclude this agreement which, in short, will boost economic development and translate into the revival of tourism, the airline industry and trade with Belgium and related destinations," said Ms. Adriana Mira, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic.

According to her, the agreement with ASL Airlines Belgium was part of a strategy of economic diplomacy that the current government harbors along with its network of embassies and consulates, and in this case the diplomatic representation in Belgium in particular. "President Nayib Bukele has entrusted us with the task of promoting and following productive policies and strategies at the international level, in line with the country's priorities, with the aviation sector being a priority," she added.

The signing of the said MOU will enable both sides to coordinate their efforts and exchange knowledge with a view to generating opportunities and mutual benefits. It will also contribute to the Salvadoran experience in this industry, especially now that there is a cluster specialized in aviation.

"We evaluated the conditions in this country for several months because we need a point of contact with Central and South America. After all the analyses, we made this decision, and we are convinced that El Salvador is the right place," Todd Hildreth explained ASL Airlines Belgium's decision after an extensive visit to the cargo department of "San Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez," El Salvador's international airport.

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EBKT wrote: 24 May 2023, 00:29 ASL Airlines signed MOU on May 19th to start direct flights from Belgium to El Salvador. The press release mentions cargo and passenger traffic. I assume it will only concern cargo flights as the permit is granted to ASL Airlines Belgium. Therefore I also assume flights will be conducted from LGG....
How often will these flights be operated? Once a week, once a month? I don't see a tremendous market there...
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On 31st August, an An Air Canada Boeing 767-300 freighter from Halifax (Canada) to Liège (Belgium), was enroute at FL380 when the crew descended the aircraft to about FL310 reporting unreliable airspeed. The crew subsequently reported multiple systems had failed and declared emergency about 230nm west of Shannon (Ireland)...

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http://avherald.com/h?article=50dd388f&opt=0

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Air China Cargo is transferring most of her flights from Liege Airport to Paris CDG

https://mobilithib.substack.com/p/info- ... rgo-reduit

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Liège Airport (LGG) intends to add 36,000 m² of warehouse space first line in the northern section of the site. This includes constructing 15 stands for widebody aircraft, as well as the intention to develop a two bay widebody MRO facility.

https://www.cargoforwarder.eu/2023/09/0 ... goes-north

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Liege Airport will invest 500 million euros in its development. Liege Airport’s business and master plans have been validated. Growth objectives remain ambitious, even if the number of flights is reduced and sustainability is on the agenda.

https://www.lecho.be/entreprises/aviati ... 07414.html

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